Chapter 130

"Exactly, if you lose, you should have the attitude of a loser. I don't believe that if you had won, you wouldn't want the gem around Ms. Taylor's neck."

Indeed, Violet chose the most difficult piece just for that gem.

Her goal was to ensure Isabella had no chance of winning.

The more embarrassing Isabella's loss, the more it would highlight her own abilities.

Now, even if she regretted it, there was no way out.

"Ms. Cooper thinks she can steal the spotlight just because she's a guest. People like her are rotten to the core."

"We can't let her off the hook; she must give Ms. Taylor an explanation!"

The onlookers initially just wanted to watch the drama unfold, but they didn't expect to encounter someone as shameless as Violet.

Everyone in the upper class looked down on Violet's actions.

Even if Violet admitted defeat and apologized, it would be better than cheating.

Isabella never expected that a small competition would have such a big impact, and even caused public outrage because of Violet.

Seeing the situation getting worse, Violet panicked and instinctively looked to Michael for help, but he didn't even glance at her.

In the end, she could only turn to Nolan for help, who took her in.

Isabella didn't really intend to make Violet strip. After all, it was her birthday party, and causing such a scene would embarrass the Wilson Family.

She couldn't let the Wilson Family lose face in the slightest.

So when Nolan wheeled himself towards her, Isabella instantly understood his intention, handing the microphone to him.

"Everyone, please allow me to say a few words." Nolan's cool voice came through, and the crowd gradually quieted down, who still had to give Nolan some respect.

Nolan didn't even look at Violet, just responsibly trying to mediate the situation. "Ms. Cooper is a student who came back from abroad with me. She's young and doesn't understand our customs. If she has offended anyone, I ask you to give her a chance and forgive her this time."

Nolan's words were reasonable, but the crowd wasn't so easily appeased.

"This is just an excuse. She wasn't like this when she stole Ms. Taylor's spotlight. Since she has lost, she should accept it!"

"Exactly, since she agreed to the bet, she has to take off her clothes!"

Nolan frowned, knowing that Violet had started this mess, but he still had to defend her. "Ms. Cooper did lose, but have you considered what would happen if she took off her clothes in front of everyone today? How would the media report this tomorrow? If public opinion involves the Wilson Family, who will take responsibility?"

Mentioning the Wilson Family made everyone hesitant to speak.

Moreover, Nolan was correct. Stripping was a small matter, but if word got out, some people might accuse the Wilson Family of bullying Violet at their own party.

With some public opinion involved, the Wilsons wouldn't be able to explain themselves.

Seeing this, Nolan continued, "I understand everyone's feelings. How about this, let me mediate. The outcome of the competition is already decided. Isabella, Violet offended you first. Would you be willing to accept her apology and compensation to end this matter?"

Isabella originally just wanted to teach Violet a lesson and didn't really want to see her strip. These ideas were all Michael's doing.

Now that Nolan was mediating, she naturally wouldn't say more and would minimize the impact of this incident. "Forget the compensation. I'll make a statement in front of everyone. Today's piano competition was just a small entertainment program. Everyone should just enjoy it as a show and not take it too seriously. Besides, everyone here is attending my birthday party. It would be too much if anyone got angry over a performance."

After speaking, Isabella looked at Violet and generously said, "No need to apologize. Ms. Cooper, you are a guest at my birthday party today. We couldn't let a guest apologize."

Isabella just wanted to calm the conflict.

Moreover, Violet was brought by Nolan. If she forced Violet to apologize, it would embarrass Nolan.

Besides, she wasn't familiar with Violet, and it was uncertain if they would ever meet again. It was unnecessary to ruin the birthday party's mood over Violet.

Hearing that Isabella didn't even require an apology, Violet didn't feel grateful. Instead, she thought this was Isabella's way of showing off her magnanimity.

The more generous Isabella was to Violet, the more people would see Isabella as a perfect person.

Violet wouldn't let Isabella get away with it, so she walked up to Nolan and took the microphone from his hand.

She "sincerely" apologized to Isabella, "Ms. Taylor, I'm very grateful that you are willing to forgive me. Mr. Brown is right; I've been abroad for too long and don't understand the customs here. So, this apology is necessary. I'm sorry, Ms. Taylor."

Before Isabella could respond, Violet continued, "However, from this incident, I can see how noble your background is. I was too rude before."

Seeing Violet apologize in such a condescending manner, Isabella narrowed her eyes coldly.

If it weren't for Nolan, she wouldn't let this go.

But Violet seemed to have no sense of restraint.

"Violet, watch your words!" Nolan's warning brought Violet back to reality.

She lowered her eyes, hiding her disdain, and said pitifully, "I understand, Mr. Brown. I've already asked for Ms. Taylor's forgiveness. Please don't scold me anymore!"

Nolan said a few more words to persuade her, and Isabella nodded out of respect for him.

The matter was considered settled.

But as Violet left with the crowd, Isabella frowned.

Whether it was Violet's tone when speaking, the hidden resentment in her eyes, or that fleeting look of hatred, it was all just like Bianca.

If it weren't for their different appearances, she would have thought Violet was Bianca after plastic surgery.

But Bianca had been sent to Auroria by Michael and couldn't possibly be here.

Two people with different identities couldn't be the same person.

She must have been emotionally affected by Violet's sarcastic words and overthinking it.

After the party, she wanted to help Atticus with something, but he refused. "Look at those dark circles under your eyes. Go get some rest. You still need work tomorrow."

Isabella was already exhausted, so she didn't insist after hearing Atticus.

She went back, washed up, and went to sleep.

But what she didn't expect was that in just one night, her piano skills had spread online, and she was even dubbed a once-in-a-century piano genius.